McBain Blog

From Bison to Icebergs: June's Winning Images

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:32 -0500

From a powerful bison portrait in Waterton to mysterious roadside discoveries and Antarctic icebergs, explore the winning images from McBain Camera's June Monthly Photo Contest.

Patagonia - The End of the World in Autumn

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:31 -0500

Sharp peaks, wild wind, and fleeting fall colour—Josh McCabe breaks down when to go, where to shoot, and the Canon gear that held up in Patagonia’s toughest conditions.

Andrew Smith, the Sony A7C II, and the Art of Quiet Observation

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:27:22 -0500

Drawn by the need for a more travel-friendly setup, Andrew Smith sought a tool that would keep him rooted in his surroundings without hauling around a camera that “needed its own carry-on”. As he later discovered, the AC7 II’s stronger low-light capability became the new benchmark he now counts on.

Roadside Relics! April's Monthly Photo Contest Winner.

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:45:09 -0500

From roadside relics to fleeting wildlife moments, April’s submissions remind us that the best photos often happen in the in-between.

Staying Present Behind the Lens: Real Wedding Moments with the Sony Alpha 7 V

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:04:58 -0500

Discover how the Sony Alpha 7 V empowers wedding photographers to stay present, work through challenging lighting, and capture authentic, emotional moments without interruption.

Chasing Light in New Zealand: A Photographer's Guide to the South Island in December

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:44:07 -0500

Discover the most breathtaking South Island landscapes through photographer Josh McCabe's lens. From lupin-filled valleys to dramatic Milford Sound storms, get insider tips on timing, gear, and capturing perfect shots.

Congratulations to our January Monthly Photo Contest Winner!

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:02:48 -0600

January's Photo Contest was certainly seasonally appropriate, as our winner and honourable mentions all featured wintery backdrops! When the snow settled, a gentle corgi pup named Eillie emerged as our favourite submission of the month, earning her talented photographer, Julie Cork, a post-solstice victory lap.

Congratulations, Julie! You'll take home a 16 x 20" Gallery Wrapped Print of your adorable doggo. But the heaps of praise don't stop there! Simon Stevens (snowy bench) and Kyla Genge (winter horse) earned honourable mentions for fantastic entries as well.

February's contest is now open. We can't wait to see what you all have in store for us this month!

WINNER - Julie Cork

"One winter morning when the hoar frost was prominent Ellie and I went for a walk in Grey Nuns White Spruce Park. The sunrise glowed orange and the frost sparkled. It was a magical morning!"

HONOURABLE MENTION – Simon Stevens

"Park bench. Just a curved park bench in pass when walking my dogs. In the snow the bench looked very abstract to me but with sensual curves thrown in. It's only a phone pic but you use what you have in hand. A fun pic that is this years best pic for me."

HONOURABLE MENTION – Kyla Genge

"I just really loved the simplicity of the scene here - a beautiful horse on a cold January day."

» Enter February's Photo Contest

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A New Year, A New Perspective!

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:49:33 -0600

Happy New Year, photographers! As we kick off 2025, we’re celebrating last year's stunning contest entries and looking ahead to fresh perspectives. Clayton Reitzel’s winning Boreal Owl photo and Honourable Mentions for Joanna Klausner and Dee Webb show how birds continue to captivate. This year, we can’t wait to see how you’ll capture the beauty of winter, the vibrancy of city life, and everything in between. Keep pushing your creative limits—we’re excited to see what you’ll create next!

Why Winter Sports Photographer Dave Holland is in Love With the Sony A9 III

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:32:53 -0600

My name is Dave and I shoot winter sports. I’ve been to three Winter Olympics and Paralympics as well as countless world cups and world championships. My daily life is at the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta, the training centre for most Olympic and Paralympic winter athletes at some point.

Photo Gifts – Tangible Timeless Treasures

internet@mcbaincamera.com — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:45:06 -0500

As the holidays edge closer, there’s a buzz in the air already about the gifts we’ll wrap for our loved ones. Personally, it’s my favourite. I love nothing more than the art of personal gift-giving down to the wrapping paper itself.

Photo News Friday – July 22, 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:31:27 -0500

Canon drops firmware updates on EOS R-series cameras, Samsung announced to mobile image editing tools, Quentin Tarantino launches new filmmaking podcast and DaVinci Resolve updates to Version 18.

Wildlife Photography Challenge: Duck Hunt

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Setting photography goals is vital to advancing your craft, but with wildlife photography you don't want to get too ambitious early on! Start out simple and enjoy the photo taking process and move up when you're ready!

Go Macro to Capture Must-Have Wedding Details

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The detail photos of weddings can set your work apart from the crowd. Make sure you pay attention to some these things for your shoots and take your game to the next level!

Daily Commute Photography

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0600

Spice up your daily commute with a little inventive photography. You never know what kind of image collection you'll end up with!